what kind of poet was john keats

John Keats was a Romantic poet. The Romantic era in literature is characterized by an emphasis on imagination, emotion, and individualism. Romantic poets sought to express their feelings and emotions through their poetry, often using vivid imagery and symbolism to convey their ideas. Keats was known for his vivid imagery, great sensuous appeal, and an attempt to express a philosophy through classical legend. His poems had a remarkable career, although he died at the age of twenty-five, and he published only fifty-four poems, in three slim volumes and a few magazines.